1 qt. home grown pitted cherries 2 qt. water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring 4-5 Tbl. tapioca Cook the first 5 ingredients. Add 4-5 Tbl. tapioca, depending on how firm you want the soup. Cook till tapioca is clear (5 minutes). Spoon in favorite dumplings and cook till done. Recipe from German Heritage Recipes Cookbook by American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society Davenport, Scott Co.,Iowa